15 Things to Do in Charlotte This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

FabFest

Tosco Music's seventh annual Beatles festival features a ticketed tribute concert at Knight Theater on Friday and a free all-day festival on Saturday celebrating all things John, Paul, George, and Ringo.

Friday, October 2 – Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Knight Theater / Freedom Park, Charlotte

Music & Nightlife

The Charlotte Bachelor

OpenTap's live reality dating show where real singles, blindfolded dates, and the crowd collide every Thursday for 8 weeks — drinks, drama, and laughter guaranteed.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:00 PM · OpenTap, 5010 Carmel Center Dr, Charlotte

Tosco Music Beatles Tribute

A dedicated ticketed tribute concert kicking off FabFest weekend at Knight Theater with live Beatles-inspired performances.

Friday, October 2, 2026 7:30 PM · Knight Theater, 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte

Back to the Future in Concert

A live orchestra performs Alan Silvestri's beloved score while the classic film plays on the big screen.

Friday, October 2 – Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Charlotte

Y2K Forever: The No Sections Day Party

A Y2K-themed no-sections day party at Pinhouse with DJ Persevere and DJ Tonto spinning throwback hits from 3PM–9PM, with free RSVPs available.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Pinhouse, 2306 Central Ave, Charlotte

Arts & Culture

South End First Friday Gallery Crawl

South End galleries stay open late on the first Friday of every month with live painting, special receptions, and music throughout the neighborhood.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · South End, Charlotte

Black Box Series

Charlotte Ballet's season-opening program features Mthuthuzeli November's From Africa With Love, Artistic Director Alejandro Cerrudo's Dos y Dos y Dos, and a world-premiere new creation by German-American duo FLOCK inspired by the phoenix.

Friday, October 2 – Saturday, October 17, 2026 7:30 PM · Center for Dance, 701 North Tryon Street, Charlotte

The Great Gatsby Musical

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel comes to Belk Theatre for a limited one-week run.

Monday, October 13 – Saturday, October 18, 2026 · Belk Theatre, Charlotte

Family-Friendly

Dilworth Home Tour

A self-guided neighborhood home tour through one of Charlotte's most beloved historic districts, showcasing beautifully restored and redesigned residences.

Friday, October 2 – Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Dilworth, Charlotte

Outdoors & Active

Move Ya Body & Matcha

A morning movement and matcha event combining a workout with a wellness social at Saint & Society.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:45 AM · Saint & Society, Charlotte

Free Events

SkyFit Dance Fitness Class

A free dance fitness class held at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:30 AM · Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, Charlotte

Everything Real Estate: Home Buying 101 with Clockwork Rosegate

Charlotte Young Professionals Group hosts a free home buying 101 educational event at Sip City Market & Bottle Shop.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 · Sip City Market & Bottle Shop, Charlotte

Fall Fitness on The Loop

Free yoga and pilates workouts led by local fitness partners every Tuesday in October on the SouthPark Loop.

Tuesdays in October 2026 · SouthPark Loop, Charlotte

Food & Drink

SORA New Wine Bar & Walk-In Dining Launch

SORA introduces a new wine bar, walk-in à la carte dining, and new lunch service starting October 1, with its vibrant blend of French elegance and Asian flair.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · SORA, Charlotte

Date Night

CLT Yoga Club at Triple C Brewing

Weekly yoga class at Triple C Brewing with a curated playlist, welcoming all levels for a social flow session on Tuesday evenings.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:30 PM · Triple C Brewing, Charlotte